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| There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software: | | There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software: |
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| |-|FBI= | | |-|FBI= |
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| '''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | | '''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: |
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| <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.) | | <ol> |
| <li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu) | | <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)</li> |
| <li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the .cia file) | | <li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li> |
| | <li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the .cia file)</li> |
| <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> | | <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> |
| *The CIA file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "install and delete"
| | <ul><li>The CIA file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "install and delete"</li></ul> |
| <li>Wait for the CIA to install | | </li> |
| | <li>Wait for the CIA to install</li> |
| | </ol> |
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| Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | | Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. |
| |-|Godmode9= | | </span> |
| '''Godmode9''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | | |
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| | <p>'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it:</p> |
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| | <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)</li> |
| | <li>Power on your 3DS while holding <code>Start</code></li> |
| | <li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| | <li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}</li> |
| | <li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| | <li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| | <li>Unlock write permissions if prompted</li> |
| | <li>Wait for the CIA to install</li> |
| | <li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears</li> |
| | <li>Relock write permissions if prompted</li> |
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| <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)
| | Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing {{B|Start}} |
| <li>Power on your 3DS while holding <code>Start</code>
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| <li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}
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| <li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}
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| <li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}
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| <li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}
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| <li>Unlock write permissions if prompted
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| <li>Wait for the CIA to install
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| <li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears
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| <li>Relock write permissions if prompted
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| Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing <code>Start</code>
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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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| To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | | To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: |
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| #Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | | # Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card |
| #* Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | | #* Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case |
| # The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | | # The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu |
| #*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | | #* Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it |
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| ==Using Universal-Updater== | | ==Using Universal-Updater== |
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| If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | | If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: |
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| #Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon) | | # Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon) |
| #Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the (A) button to select an application | | # Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the (A) button to select an application |
| #*Use the "Search" or "Filter" function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application | | #* Use the "Search" or "Filter" function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application |
| #Under "Available Downloads", select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press (A) again to install the application | | # Under "Available Downloads", select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press (A) again to install the application |
| #*Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress | | #* Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress |
| #*CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | | #* CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater |
| #*3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | | #* 3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application |
| #*NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] | | #* NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] |
| #Once done, press START to exit the application | | # Once done, press START to exit the application |
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| [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] |